Common Unity Real Estate LLC

09/29/2026

09/25/2026

Every now and then we get outbid by a fellow investor who was willing to pay more than us for a property. It's a part of the business so we don't really mind.

However we do have an issue with those buyers out there who outbid us with fake offers only to try and get the seller to slash their purchase price once we're out of the picture. It's a pretty common scam going on in hot real estate markets so we put this article together to educate sellers.

Let us know in the comments if you've ever experienced this when selling a house.

https://commonunityre.com/blind-offers-are-scams/

Surprisingly, the same bait and switch scam floating through the industry for years is still claiming victims. Here's how to tell if you’re about to be one of them.

09/17/2026

We've come across situations where homeowners had a tax, sewer or water lien levied on their property because their mortgage company failed to make timely payments to the town. There was at least one instance where an elderly couple were in foreclosure and at least days away from losing their condo behind a quarterly tax payment that mistakenly went unpaid a few years prior. The husband was adamant about not taking any action and instead making the mortgage company pay for their mistake.

It took us a while to convince him to go ahead and pay off the tax lien himself and straighten it out with the mortgage company later because that would have been much easier than trying to get his home back if he loses it to tax foreclosure.

09/16/2026

Our content is geared primarily towards property owners and helping them save their homes. But we also share information with real estate professionals who might be working with homeowners. This article should be useful for both New Jersey homeowners and Realtors.

⚠️ Don’t assume you or your client automatically have two years to save your property after a tax lien is sold.

Under certain circumstances, a tax lien holder may be able to begin foreclosure much sooner —especially when a property is legally considered abandoned.

Our latest article explains:

✓ The usual two-year redemption period
✓ The abandoned-property exception
✓ Warning signs courts may consider
✓ Steps homeowners can take now to protect their property

Knowing the rules early can make all the difference. Read the full article below.

If you have questions about a tax lien or possible foreclosure, Common Unity Real Estate offers a free and confidential property review.

Many New Jersey homeowners believe they automatically have two years to redeem a tax lien. In reality, an important exception can dramatically shorten that timeline and put your home at risk in as little as six months.

09/15/2026

This one was sort of a mixed bag of both success and failure. The owner (who inherited the property) succeeded in not losing all of his equity but certainly missed several opportunities to claim all of it. In this case that resulted in at least a $200,000 loss that could have been avoided.

We made contact with the owner right before he was scheduled to lose his home and all of his equity in a tax foreclosure. We were able to inform him about his right to a sheriff sale which actually brought him more time and an opportunity to preserve at least some of his equity. He still could have preserved all of it had he taken the time to sell the property to a reputable company like ours or list it with a realtor. In the end, his home was sold on the county steps for $358,000 by the Sheriff. About $205,700 less than what it was worth according to Zillow’s estimated value of the property.

It's why we always recommend to homeowners in tax foreclosure to use the extra time wisely when requesting a sheriff sale. List the property, start refinancing or whatever else can be done during those extra 3-6 months you're given when the sheriff sale request is granted.

08/17/2026

This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of representing the Common Unity Real Estate (CURE) team as a partner at Career Day in East Orange, hosted by Sunshine Charities Corp. , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

It was a great day of service and community! I joined a dedicated group of volunteers working one-on-one with individuals looking to take the next step in their careers. From reviewing and polishing resumes to sharing interview tips and strategies for landing that important job, the focus was on helping people put their best foot forward.

What I enjoyed most was being surrounded by people who were genuinely committed to giving their time, knowledge, and experience to help others succeed.

At CURE, we believe that strengthening communities goes beyond real estate. It means showing up, sharing resources, and helping people create opportunities for themselves and their families.

A big thank you to Sunshine Charities Court, my fellow volunteers, and everyone who came out and participated. We had a great time, met some wonderful people, and hopefully helped a few folks move one step closer to their next opportunity!

07/01/2026

Many tax delinquent property owners falsely assume that they have two years to pay off their tax lien should they fall behind. That's not always the case. We'll publish an article next week with more information on how property owners can protect themselves from these expedited foreclosures.

06/23/2026

ATTENTION ATTORNEYS, REALTORS & OTHER REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS! NJ ERMA - The state's free grant program for homeowners experiencing tax and or mortgage foreclosure is closing on July 1, 2026. Get those applications in by July 1st! All documentation for submitted applications have to be in by July 30th. Go to NJERMA.com for details.

04/20/2026

Last year was a challenging one, especially watching homeowners go through situations that, in many cases, could have been prevented.